Sarah, Plain and Tall

Patricia MacLachlan

In this Newbery Medal–winning classic, young Anna and her brother Caleb eagerly await the arrival of Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, a woman from Maine who has answered their father's advertisement for a wife and mother on the prairie. Set in the late nineteenth century and told through Anna's eyes, the story gently unfolds as the children wonder whether Sarah will be kind, whether she will sing, and most importantly, whether she will stay. With lyrical prose and heartfelt emotion, Patricia MacLachlan weaves a timeless tale that explores themes of loss, abandonment, and the transformative power of love and family. Perfect for readers who cherish historical fiction and the enduring spirit of stories like Little House on the Prairie, this beloved first book in the Witting family series captures the beauty of human connection and the courage it takes to build a new home. Sarah, Plain and Tall stands as a testament to the resilience of the human heart and the unexpected ways families are formed.